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W5TAO

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderFerguson, Gary M

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationEl Prado, NM

Grant DateApr 14, 2020

Expiration DateApr 14, 2030

W5TAO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Ferguson, Gary M in El Prado, NM. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Ferguson, Gary M on Mar 27, 2020. W5TAO has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Tango Alpha Oscar

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedJun 3, 2021
License IssuedApr 14, 2020
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 14, 2020

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Ferguson, Gary MFiled Mar 27, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗
Carrier, Matthew PFiled Mar 12, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
Chapman, Colton JFiled Nov 9, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5TAO FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History